High Wind Warning Issued for Dubuque, Jones, and Cedar Counties Through Friday Afternoon
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for parts of eastern Iowa, with wind gusts up to 60 mph expected to create hazardous travel conditions.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Iowa
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Quad Cities
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Eastern Iowa.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a High Wind Warning (NWS alert code: HWW) for portions of eastern Iowa. This warning follows a Wind Advisory currently in effect, as wind speeds are expected to intensify significantly overnight.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following counties in Iowa:
- Dubuque
- Jones
- Cedar
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and stay away from windows.
- Watch for falling debris and tree limbs.
- Use extra caution if you must drive, as winds this strong can make travel difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
- Secure any loose outdoor objects that could be blown around by the wind.
Expected Conditions
Conditions will transition from a Wind Advisory to a High Wind Warning early Friday morning.
- Wind Advisory Phase: South winds of 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
- High Wind Warning Phase: West winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts reaching up to 60 mph.
- Impacts: Expect difficult travel conditions, potential damage to tree limbs, and the possibility of power outages.
Timeline
- Wind Advisory: In effect until 1:00 AM CDT Friday, March 13.
- High Wind Warning: Effective from 1:00 AM CDT Friday until 3:00 PM CDT Friday, March 13.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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